Dr Kate Howells

Professional Title:

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications:

D.Clin.Psych., BSc (Hons) Psychology

Clinic Location:

Bath

Client Groups:

Child & Adult

Background

Dr Katie Howells obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2000. Following her professional training Kate undertook a two-year postgraduate diploma in ‘Systemic Practice with Families and Couples’ from the Institute of Family Therapy in London. In 2007, she completed a one-year international postgraduate diploma in ‘Narrative Therapy & Community Practice’ with the Dulwich Centre, Australia. Kate is currently completing an MEd in Autism with the University of Birmingham.

Over the past 14 years Kate has worked clinically with adults, young people and children with a range of difficulties. She has worked for a number of NHS services, schools, universities, hospitals and private practices both in the UK and in Singapore.

Kate is registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and is chartered through the British Psychological Society.

Areas of Specialist Experience

Her experience over the years has led to interests in the following areas: i) working with women (including young women) where mental health and emotional wellbeing are a concern for a variety of reasons and ii) assessment and support of those experiencing difficulties as a result of social communication or social understanding including young people and adults with Asperger’s and autism, their carers and families.

Kate is happy to meet for short and longer term work, or for one off consultations to help identify need or ways forward.

Therapeutic Approach

“Out beyond ideas of right doing and wrong doing, there is a field. I will meet you there” (Rumi)

Kate is passionate about her work and believes strongly in the resilience of people and their capacity for change. With each person she meets so a new journey begins with respect, collaboration, care and without judgment.

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Bristol Psychology Services specialises in matching clients seeking independent psychological assessment and therapy in the Bristol area with a network of highly qualified therapists working in private practice.